SBX
Shelby
United States
786 km
488 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
786 km
488 mi / 424 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

SBX SEA
Airport Name Shelby Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code SBX SEA
ICAO Code KSBX KSEA
City Shelby Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,443 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 48.540000, -111.870000 47.450000, -122.310000

Shelby (SBX) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shelby Airport (SBX) in Shelby, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 786 kilometers (488 miles / 424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:13 in Shelby, it's 04:13 in Seattle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,011 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Shelby Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Shelby (SBX) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shelby Airport (SBX) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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